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... as applied to other than those marks. General Notice: Other product names used herein are subject to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with this information as Original...
... as applied to other than those marks. General Notice: Other product names used herein are subject to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with this information as Original...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Operating System Versions In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows ...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Operating System Versions In this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows XP", "Windows Server 2012", "Windows ...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Contents Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 10 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 10 Hot Parts Caution ...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Contents Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 10 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 10 Hot Parts Caution ...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 Using the ... printer driver settings 65 Printer Driver Settings Overview 66 Printer settings 67 Monitoring settings 69 Setting Utility 69 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 69 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 70 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Using Bi-D Adjustment 73 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 73 Using Printer Setting 74 Changing...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 Using the ... printer driver settings 65 Printer Driver Settings Overview 66 Printer settings 67 Monitoring settings 69 Setting Utility 69 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 69 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 70 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Using Bi-D Adjustment 73 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 73 Using Printer Setting 74 Changing...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 Changing default settings 97 Lock-Out Mode ... 113 Printing a Self Test 113 Printing Hex Dump 114 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 116 Contacting Customer Support 116 Before Contacting Epson 116 Help for Users in Europe 117 Help for Users in Indonesia 117 Help for Users in Singapore 117 Help for Users in Malaysia 117...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 Changing default settings 97 Lock-Out Mode ... 113 Printing a Self Test 113 Printing Hex Dump 114 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 116 Contacting Customer Support 116 Before Contacting Epson 116 Help for Users in Europe 117 Help for Users in Indonesia 117 Help for Users in Singapore 117 Help for Users in Malaysia 117...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 119 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 119 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 119 Cut-Sheet Feeder 123 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 124 Loading ...Printer Parts 139 Printer Specifications 141 Mechanical 141 Electronic 144 Electrical 145 Environmental 146 Paper 147 Recommended printable area 151 Command Lists 153 Epson ESC/P control codes 153 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 154 Standards and Approvals 155 Safety approvals 155 Cleaning the Printer 156 Transporting ...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 119 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 119 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 119 Cut-Sheet Feeder 123 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 124 Loading ...Printer Parts 139 Printer Specifications 141 Mechanical 141 Electronic 144 Electrical 145 Environmental 146 Paper 147 Recommended printable area 151 Command Lists 153 Epson ESC/P control codes 153 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 154 Standards and Approvals 155 Safety approvals 155 Cleaning the Printer 156 Transporting ...
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Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on using the printer. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9 User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on management and printer settings. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software.
Where to Find Information The following manuals are supplied with your Epson printer. Network Guide (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only) Provides network information on using the printer. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Where to Find Information Where to Find Information 9 User's Guide (this manual) Provides overall information and instructions on management and printer settings. Start Here (paper manual) Provides information on setting up the printer and installing the software.
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... and instructions marked on the operation of your printer are to your equipment. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! ...Safety Instructions 10 Some of these safety instructions before touching them. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the printer itself. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used on a flat, stable surface. http://support.epson...
... and instructions marked on the operation of your printer are to your equipment. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! ...Safety Instructions 10 Some of these safety instructions before touching them. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the printer itself. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used on a flat, stable surface. http://support.epson...
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...and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Leave adequate room around the printer for use with this product only. Safety Instructions 11 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, ...the relevant local safety standards. ❏ Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to a network interface cable, if necessary (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only). ❏ Use only the type of cordless telephones. Use of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed...
...and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Leave adequate room around the printer for use with this product only. Safety Instructions 11 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, ...the relevant local safety standards. ❏ Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to a network interface cable, if necessary (FX-890IIN/FX-2190IIN only). ❏ Use only the type of cordless telephones. Use of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by the operating instructions. ❏ If you plan to service the printer yourself except as large motors ...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by the operating instructions. ❏ If you plan to service the printer yourself except as large motors ...
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... judgment on ; with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13 Always press the...use in damage requiring extensive repair by hand to maintain safety and total system reliability. Restriction of the printer must be hot; FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for your printer. ❏...
... judgment on ; with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13 Always press the...use in damage requiring extensive repair by hand to maintain safety and total system reliability. Restriction of the printer must be hot; FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for your printer. ❏...
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... information ! Live Safety Instructions 14 Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Warning: This appliance must...
... information ! Live Safety Instructions 14 Schepkina, 42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance to the supply voltage. MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. Warning: This appliance must...
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... be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). Importeur EPSON EUROPE. If damage occurs to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead...
... be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). Importeur EPSON EUROPE. If damage occurs to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead...
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There are best for tractor installation and paper loading instructions. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of continuous paper (for example, if you are printing purchase orders or ...
There are best for tractor installation and paper loading instructions. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Chapter 1 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of continuous paper (for example, if you are printing purchase orders or ...
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...cannot use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the optional tractor in the pull position, you can create a push/pull tractor combination. FX-890II/FX-890IIN: - C933791 (For worldwide users) - You can use the tear-off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. If you...jams. front push rear push Load paper from the rear slot. The pull tractor provides you with labels from the rear slot. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Tractor position Description Load paper from the rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position, or you can...
...cannot use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the optional tractor in the pull position, you can create a push/pull tractor combination. FX-890II/FX-890IIN: - C933791 (For worldwide users) - You can use the tear-off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam. If you...jams. front push rear push Load paper from the rear slot. The pull tractor provides you with labels from the rear slot. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Tractor position Description Load paper from the rear push position and reinstall it in the pull position, or you can...
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.... You can also load a stack of paper jams. The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it without obstruction. Paper Handling 18 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear slot. This reduces the chances...
.... You can also load a stack of paper jams. The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it without obstruction. Paper Handling 18 FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Paper slot front bottom rear Description If you can also load ordinary continuous paper from the rear slot. This reduces the chances...
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... installed in the rear push position. Also set the lever to use, as described in the table below describes each paper release lever position. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to...
... installed in the rear push position. Also set the lever to use, as described in the table below describes each paper release lever position. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Setting the Paper Release Lever When you load continuous paper in the printer, you need to set the paper release lever to...
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FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 1. Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Use the table below to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 2. Paper type*1 ...
FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide 1. Turn off the printer and open the printer cover. Use the table below to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 2. Paper type*1 ...
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... paper with labels or multipart forms with the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer, as shown below for instructions on loading paper. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to avoid paper jams. When printing on thick continuous paper, use the...
... paper with labels or multipart forms with the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer, as shown below for instructions on loading paper. FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper Follow the instructions in this section to avoid paper jams. When printing on thick continuous paper, use the...
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... Lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is turned off . FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push position Before installing the tractor in the rear push position, remove it from the rear...
... Lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is turned off . FX-890II/FX-890IIN/FX-2190II/FX-2190IIN User's Guide Installing the tractor in the rear push position Before installing the tractor in the rear push position, remove it from the rear...